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Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Utilising CPBL (Collaborative Project-Based Learning) methodologies, this module aims to introduce students to the necessary technical, research and creative skills required to originate a basic digital video project.

Learning Outcomes

1. Within a small group, originate, develop and evaluate a project proposal.
2. Originate, shoot and record a short interview, paying particular attention to good audio quality, framing and composition.
3. Within a small group, organise, develop and shoot a short video project on an agreed topic and format (see under Assessments for further details).
4. Edit the video into a logical sequence of events. Colour-correct, and export a correctly formatted video project for online distribution.
5. Generate a short written report detailing the production process, problems or issues encountered and/or not resolved. Reflection on lessons learnt. Include any academic or audio/visual references that influenced the production process [use of the Harvard Referencing System].

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	11	Various tutorials within class time.
Laboratory	11	Project exercises, project development, 'brain-storming' sessions, discussion groups over one semester.
Independent Study	123	Students are required to engage in independent video production practice throughout the semester; to update and familiarise themselves with all the requisite software applications and tools, and to review suitable exemplar video projects both online and via mainstream media.
Assignment Completion	105	Group production of two digital video projects on agreed topics.
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Weekly Breakdown
All content is detailed on a week-by-week basis, and is available for students to view within Loop (Moodle). N.B. the following is indicative only, and may change to reflect pedagogical considerations due to new developments in hardware, software, class sizes, or other considerations deemed necessary for the successful fulfilment of the module outcomes. Week 1: Introduction to module, inc. examples of prior student work within a variety of categories e.g. mini-documentary, interviews, drama, music video etc. Week 2: Camcorder familiarisation and class exercise. Week 3: Introduction to the Non-Linear Editing application environment. Week 4: Framing and Composition; Class exercise. Week 5: Three-Point Lighting. Week 6: Class Exercise - Shoot & Edit. Week 7: First exercise due (Reading Week). Week 8: Workshop - various technical topics e.g. file management within the NLE, editing procedures etc. Week 9. Colour Correction. Week 10: Camera Support Tutorials e.g. use of jibs/sliders. Week 11: Options of TV Studio exercise/motion graphics tutorials or rough editing of final projects - depends on class requirements. Week 12: Final post-production work on projects. As per 'Full-time Workload' description, students will be expected to continue their laboratory work with their own research and self-taught tutorial materials in order to increase their understanding and competencies within the various software and hardware environments.

N.B. A NUMBER CAP APPLIES TO THIS MODULE.
This number is typically one-quarter of the entire class size. Each group rotates across the other practice-based modules over a two year cycle. Hence all students experience all practice-based modules.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Tom Ang: 0, Picture Editing, 10 Chapters, Focal Press, 0-240-51618
Sheila Curran Bernard: 2004, Documentary storytelling for film and videomakers, 21 Chapters, Focal Press, Burlington, MA, 0-240-80539-9
Arthur L. Gaskill and David A. Englander; photographs & drawings by Irving Levine; additional pictures by David A. Marlin, John Premack, and Dean Gaskill: 0, How to shoot a movie and video story, 16 Chapters, Morgan & Morgan, New York, 0-87100-239-6
Michael Rabiger: 1992, Directing the documentary, Second Ed., 23 Chapters, Focal Press, Boston, 0-240-80126-1
Michael Rabiger: 1989, Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthethics, 34 Chapters, Focal Press, Boston, 0-24080011-7
David Rice: 0, Rathmines Style Book, 4th, Blackwater Press, Dublin, 0861214382
William Strunk, Jr.; with revisions, an introd., and a chapter on writing by E. B. White: 1979, The elements of style, 3rd Ed, 5 chapters, Macmillan, New York, 0-02-418200-1
Roy Thompson: 1993, Grammar of the edit, 6 Chapters, Focal Press, Oxford, 0-240-51340-1
Jeremy Vineyard; illustrated by Jose Cruz: 1999, Setting up your shots, 8 Chapters, Michael Wiese Productions, Studio City, CA, 0-941188-73-6
Peter Ward: 0, Picture composition for film and television, 12 Chapters, Focal Press, Oxford, 0-240-51421-1

Other Resources

23633, Website, British Broadcasting Corporation, 2016, BBC Academy: College of Journalism, London UK, BBC Academy, http://bbcjournalism.oup.com/coj, 23634, Website, Channel 4, 2016, Channel 4 Producers Handbook, London UK, Channel 4 Television, http://www.channel4.com/producers-handbook/, 23674, Website, mediaark.com, 2013, mediaark.com, Online resource, William Tuke, https://mediaark.com/, 23675, Website, microtutorials.com, 2013, https://microtutorials.com/, Online Resource, William Tuke, https://microtutorials.com/, 23676, Website, newsshooter.com, 2016, newsshooter.com, Online, Dan Chung, Matt Allard, http://www.newsshooter.com/, 23637, Website, nofilmschool.com, 2011, No Film School, USA, Ryan Koo, http://nofilmschool.com, 23677, Website, thehurlblog.com, 2016, Hurlblog - Educate, USA, Shane Hurlburt, http://www.thehurlblog.com/?_ga=1.118138560.898372135.1464991182, 23602, Website, Vimeo, 2012, Video Video School, USA, Vimeo, https://vimeo.com/videoschool,

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